IDAM Architect, Lead

Booz Allen Hamilton; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 99,000 - 225,000; Full time

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton is seeking an Identity and Access Management Engineer to support large‑scale IAM projects for government clients. You will analyze the identity lifecycle, define enterprise identity records and implement enterprise‑class solutions from SSO to privileged access systems.

Applicants bring 7+ years in IT, 5+ years in Cyber Security IDM, and experience with Active Directory, Entra ID, LDAP, and IGA platforms. Secret clearance is required.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience with IT, including managing and designing access management solutions, connector and systems integrations, entitlements management, user credential management, or user security behavior monitoring
• 5+ years of experience with Cyber Security in the IDM Domain
• 4+ years of experience in project management, product ownership including Agile methodologies, backlog management, and schedule management
• Experience architecting perimeter‑less identity networks using DoD Zero Trust Reference Architecture principles
• Experience structuring secure Active Directory, Entra ID, and LDAP environments across NIPRNet and SIPRNet
• Experience with IGA platforms like SailPoint, Okta, and Saviynt and automation of access certifications and SoD processes
• Experience integrating an ICAM Technology stack with SIEM and UEBA telemetry to trigger dynamic step‑up authentication

Responsibilities

• Support large‑scale IAM projects for government clients
• Analyze the identity lifecycle and articulate access requirements
• Define enterprise identity records and manage credentials
• Design, deploy, and support systems for verifying user privileges and access
• Implement enterprise‑class solutions from single sign‑on to privileged access systems

Skills

IT experience

Access management

System integrations

Entitlements management

User credential management

Cyber security

Agile methodologies

Project management

Zero Trust

Active Directory

Entra ID

LDAP

IGA platforms

Education

HS diploma or GED

Tools

MSFT AD

MSFT ADCS

Keyfactor PKI

RSA Tokens

SailPoint

Okta

Saviynt

Job description

Join a culture of empowerment and connectivity.

Develop your craft

Learn the skills you need to accelerate your career.

Discover benefits that your life and work.

Innovate with intention

Build mission-ready tech that protects the nation.

The user is the last frontier for cybersecurity. It’s where the perimeter is drawn, and securing identities is pivotal in the fight against cybercriminals. As a cyber professional, you want the chance to develop your skills and experience to keep hackers from taking data and breaking processes. We’re looking for someone like you to help our clients meet their mission without disruption.

As an Identity and Access Management(IAM)Engineer at Booz Allen, you will play a critical role in the world of Identity and Access Management (IAM). In this role, you’ll support large-scale IAM projects for our government clients. You’ll analyze the identity lifecycle, articulating access requirements, and defining enterprise identity records.

You’ll expand your IAM experience to design, deploy, and support systems that verify appropriate user privileges and manage credentials for accessing our clients’ most valuable assets. From single sign-on to privileged access systems, you’ll implement enterprise‑class solutions and help stop adversaries in their tracks.

Join us. The world can’t wait.

You Have:

• 7+ years of experience with IT, including managing and designing access management solutions, connector and systems integrations, entitlements management, user credential management, or user security behavior monitoring
• 5+ years of experience with Cyber Security in the IDM Domain
• 4+ years of experience in project management, product ownership including Agile methodologies, backloging and schedule management, complex problem resolution, or performance management
• Experience architecting perimeter‑less identity networks using DoD Zero Trust Reference Architecture principles
• Experience structuring secure Active Directory, Entra ID, and LDAP environments across NIPRNet and SIPRNet
• Experience with IGA platforms like SailPoint, Okta, and Saviynt and automation of access certifications and Separation of Duties (SoD) processes
• Experience integrating an ICAM Technology stack with SIEM and UEBA telemetry to trigger dynamic step‑up authentication based on continuous monitoring
• Knowledge of enterprise frameworks with FICAM, STIGs, NIST SP 800‑53, and HSPD‑12 mandates
• Secret clearance
• HS diploma or GED

Nice If You Have:

• Experience applying expertise in advisory project management in an IT environment
• Experience with Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) and Single Sign On (SSO)
• Experience with COTS IAM tools such as MSFT AD, MSFT ADCS, Keyfactor PKI, and RSA Tokens
• Experience supporting enterprise IAM solution deliveryprojects
• Knowledge of designing Zero Trust security architecture
• Knowledge of HTTP, XML, REST, Python, or JSON

Clearance:

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; Secretclearance is required.

Compensation

At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full‑time and part‑time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen’s benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page.

Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract‑specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $99,000.00 to $225,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen’s total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.

IDAM Architect, Lead

The Opportunity:

The user is the last frontier for cybersecurity. It’s where the perimeter is drawn, and securing identities is pivotal in the fight against cybercriminals. As a cyber professional, you want the chance to develop your skills and experience to keep hackers from taking data and breaking processes. We’re looking for someone like you to help our clients meet their mission without disruption.

As an Identity and Access Management(IAM)Engineer at Booz Allen, you will play a critical role in the world of Identity and Access Management (IAM). In this role, you’ll support large-scale IAM projects for our government clients. You’ll analyze the identity lifecycle, articulating access requirements, and defining enterprise identity records.

You’ll expand your IAM experience to design, deploy, and support systems that verify appropriate user privileges and manage credentials for accessing our clients’ most valuable assets. From single sign‑on to privileged access systems, you’ll implement enterprise‑class solutions and help stop adversaries in their tracks.

Join us. The world can’t wait.

You Have:

• 7+ years of experience with IT, including managing and designing access management solutions, connector and systems integrations, entitlements management, user credential management, or user security behavior monitoring
• 5+ years of experience with Cyber Security in the IDM Domain
• 4+ years of experience in project management, product ownership including Agile methodologies, backloging and schedule management, complex problem resolution, or performance management
• Experience architecting perimeter‑less identity networks using DoD Zero Trust Reference Architecture principles
• Experience structuring secure Active Directory, Entra ID, and LDAP environments across NIPRNet and SIPRNet
• Experience with IGA platforms like SailPoint, Okta, and Saviynt and automation of access certifications and Separation of Duties (SoD) processes
• Experience integrating an ICAM Technology stack with SIEM and UEBA telemetry to trigger dynamic step‑up authentication based on continuous monitoring
• Knowledge of enterprise frameworks with FICAM, STIGs, NIST SP 800‑53, and HSPD‑12 mandates
• Secret clearance
• HS diploma or GED

Nice If You Have:

• Experience applying expertise in advisory project management in an IT environment
• Experience with Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) and Single Sign On (SSO)
• Experience with COTS IAM tools such as MSFT AD, MSFT ADCS, Keyfactor PKI, and RSA Tokens
• Experience supporting enterprise IAM solution deliveryprojects
• Knowledge of designing Zero Trust security architecture
• Knowledge of HTTP, XML, REST, Python, or JSON

Clearance:

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; Secretclearance is required.

Compensation

At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full‑time and part‑time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen’s benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page.

Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract‑specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $99,000.00 to $225,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen’s total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.

Identity Statement

As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.

Candidate AI Usage Policy

AI is a part of our daily work at Booz Allen, and we are committed to the responsible and ethical use of AI tools. However, we want to ensure a fair candidate process based on your own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) or other tools to assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is prohibited unless permission is explicitly provided.

Work Model
Our people‑first culture prioritizes the benefits of collaboration, whether it occurs in person or virtually. To support engagement and effective communication, employees working virtually are generally expected to have their cameras on during meetings.

• Remote: If this position is listed as remote, there may still be occasions when you are required to work in person at a Booz Allen or customer facility.
• Hybrid: If this position is listed as hybrid, you will